🕘 09:00–18:00 – 14the September
💧 Tukad Cepung Waterfall
🏊 Swimming in the natural pool beneath the waterfall
🍽️ Unlimited panoramic buffet lunch at Mahagiri
🌾 Bukit Jambul Rice Terraces
🛕 Besakih Mother Temple
✨ Five Sacred Foundations Energy Practice
🧭 Guided by our local guide, Wandi
🚐 Transportation, lunch and all entrance fees included

Begin the day surrounded by the dramatic beauty of Tukad Cepung Waterfall, where sunlight filters through the canyon and you may swim in the natural pool or stand beneath the flowing water. Continue to Mahagiri Panoramic Resort & Restaurant for an unlimited buffet lunch accompanied by spectacular views of rice fields and Mount Agung, before pausing at the scenic Bukit Jambul Rice Terraces.

The journey culminates at Besakih, Bali’s revered Mother Temple and the island’s most important spiritual sanctuary. Inspired by the story of Rsi Markandeya and the sacred Panca Datu elements, Wandi will guide you through the temple’s history and spiritual meaning, followed by a reflective Five Sacred Foundations Energy Practice designed to support grounding, balance and inner transformation.

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PURPOSE OF THE JOURNEY

This journey has been carefully designed around Besakih, Bali’s largest and most sacred Hindu temple complex, situated on the slopes of Mount Agung. Known as the Mother Temple of Bali, Besakih represents the spiritual relationship between the divine, humanity and nature.

According to Balinese spiritual tradition, Rsi Markandeya buried five sacred metals—known as Panca Datu—on the slopes of Mount Agung. This ritual was intended to purify, protect and spiritually balance the land. The sacred place that developed around this foundation eventually became Besakih, which is honoured today as the spiritual centre of Bali.

Throughout the day, we will explore the symbolic relationship between water, earth, nature and sacred space. Each destination has been selected to gradually prepare participants for the energy practice at Besakih. The journey begins with water and inner reflection at Tukad Cepung, continues with nourishment and panoramic views at Mahagiri, moves into grounding and connection with the land at Bukit Jambul, and concludes with balance and inner alignment at the Mother Temple.

Throughout the journey, you will be accompanied by our local and spiritual guide, Wandi. His knowledge of Balinese culture and spiritual traditions will help you understand the history, stories and deeper meaning of each destination. His extensive experience in tour planning and group management also ensures that the day remains comfortable, organised and carefully timed.

The itinerary follows an efficient route through East Bali, allowing participants to experience its sacred sites and natural beauty without spending unnecessary time travelling between locations. Rather than being a collection of separate attractions, the entire day unfolds as one connected journey leading towards the final experience at Besakih.

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TOUR ITINERARY – 14th September

09:00 – MEETING AT THE AWAKENING JOURNEY BALI TOUR OFFICE

• Welcome and participant check-in
• Introduction to the journey and its central theme
• General information about the destinations
• Temple etiquette and practical instructions
• Introduction to Rsi Markandeya and the Panca Datu tradition
• Explanation of the energy practice planned for Besakih

09:30 – DEPARTURE FROM UBUD

10:30–11:45 – TUKAD CEPUNG WATERFALL

• Walk through the tropical landscape and narrow canyon
• Introduction to water as a symbol of purification, emotional flow and renewal
• Time to experience the waterfall and surrounding natural environment and swim in natural spring water pool
• Personal exploration and photography
• Short awareness and reflection practice

OPENING INTENTION PRACTICE

Inside the peaceful atmosphere of the canyon, participants will be invited to observe their current inner state and identify an area of life that feels unbalanced, blocked or disconnected.

The reflection may focus on:

• An area of life requiring greater balance
• An emotion that has become difficult to manage
• A situation creating instability or uncertainty
• A personal quality that needs to be strengthened
• An intention for grounding, protection or inner alignment

Participants will carry this intention with them throughout the day and gradually develop it before the final energy practice at Besakih.

Please note that reaching Tukad Cepung involves approximately 150–200 steps and walking through shallow water. Participants should wear shoes or sandals with good grip.

Swimming in the natural pool and standing beneath the waterfall are both possible. If you plan to get wet, you may wish to wear your swimwear under your clothes from the beginning of the tour.

11:45–12:15 – TRANSFER TO MAHAGIRI PANORAMIC RESORT & RESTAURANT

12:15–13:15 – GROUP LUNCH AT MAHAGIRI

• Unlimited buffet lunch overlooking the rice fields and surrounding landscape
• Panoramic views towards Mount Agung
• Time to rest and enjoy the peaceful highland atmosphere
• Opportunity to observe Mount Agung before approaching Besakih
• Vegetarian options available

The unlimited buffet lunch is included in the tour price. Drinks during lunch are not included.

13:15–13:35 – TRANSFER TO BUKIT JAMBUL

13:35–14:05 – BUKIT JAMBUL

• Panoramic views of rice terraces, tropical valleys and the surrounding highlands
• Introduction to the relationship between Mount Agung and the fertile land below
• Photography and quiet observation
• Short grounding and five-senses awareness practice

GROUNDING AND INTENTION-DEEPENING PRACTICE

Standing above the rice terraces, participants will be invited to reconnect with the intention they established at Tukad Cepung.

Through conscious breathing and sensory awareness, they will observe:

• What helps them feel safe and grounded?
• Which area of their life requires greater stability?
• What inner quality would help restore balance?
• Has their original intention changed or become clearer?
• What would it feel like to live in greater alignment?

Participants may keep, refine or deepen their original intention before continuing to Besakih.

14:05–14:35 – TRANSFER TO BESAKIH TEMPLE

14:35–16:30 – BESAKIH MOTHER TEMPLE

• Guided exploration of Bali’s largest and most sacred temple complex
• Introduction to Mount Agung’s spiritual significance
• The story of Rsi Markandeya and his journey to Bali
• Explanation of Panca Datu and the five sacred metals
• Visit to the principal areas accessible to visitors
• Cultural guidance and temple etiquette
• Personal prayer and quiet observation
• Awakening Journey Bali energy and alignment practice

THE FIVE SACRED FOUNDATIONS ENERGY PRACTICE

Inspired by the symbolic meaning of Panca Datu, participants will be guided through a reflective energy practice centred on five inner foundations. The practice will take place directly above the sacred site where Rsi Markandeya is believed to have buried the Panca Datu elements. This little-known location is said to carry a powerful and transformative energy rising from the earth and remains unfamiliar even to many Balinese people.

Theme of the energy work:

• Grounding — feeling present, stable and connected
• Purification — releasing mental and emotional heaviness
• Protection — recognising and strengthening personal boundaries
• Balance — restoring harmony between different areas of life
• Alignment — connecting actions and intentions with one’s deeper values

Participants will reconnect with the intention developed throughout the day and consciously bring it into the practice.

The experience will conclude with a moment of silence, gratitude and personal integration in the sacred atmosphere of Besakih.

This guided energy practice is created by Awakening Journey Bali as a mindfulness and reflection experience. It is not presented as an official Balinese Hindu ceremony.

16:30 – DEPARTURE FOR UBUD

18:00 – ARRIVAL AT THE AWAKENING JOURNEY BALI TOUR OFFICE

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PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING

• Comfortable walking shoes or sandals with good grip
• Clothes suitable for walking through shallow water
• Dry clothes and underwear
• A bag for wet clothes
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Clothing appropriate for temple visits

Lockers are available at the office for any belongings you do not wish to bring on the tour.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Guidance by Wandi, our local and spiritual guide
• Transportation throughout the tour
• Entrance fees for all locations
• Unlimited group buffet lunch at Mahagiri Panoramic Resort & Restaurant
• Offerings for the Besakih Temple experience
• Photo and video shooting during the energy practice at Besakih
• Drinking water

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Hotel pickup — guests are required to come to the Awakening Journey Bali Tour Office, located in central Ubud
• Drinks during lunch
• Commercial or independently operated photo and video services
• Personal expenses

The schedule may be adjusted slightly depending on traffic, weather conditions, temple ceremonies and visitor density.